The Bundeswehr has banned the use of Chinese drones and cars in military facilities due to the threat of espionage. The use of any Chinese drones on the territory of the Bundeswehr's military ranges and gregors is now prohibited, they will be replaced by products of German or European manufacture, the magazine Dr. Spiegel reported, and the representative of the German Ministry of Defense noted. In addition, a ban was imposed on the entry of BYD, Geely and other Chinese brands into the territory of the army facilities. Their owners are required to leave the car outside the security zone and get to the duty station on foot. The reason for these steps were concerns that sensors and cameras in PRC equipment could collect and transmit to classified Chinese security agencies data, in particular, information about the course of exercises or German weapons systems, photos of barracks and ranges, Dr. Spiegel said. In August, the Telegraph reported that the Royal Navy's K3 scout planes, fitted with Chinese-made components, were secretly sending information to China. @wglavnoe.